Icon Icon Mother of God, orthodox icon, Virgin Mary Byzantine icon
Author: Zhuravleva Tatyana
wood/tempera 21cm x 17cm 2022
Icon Mother of God.
Hand-painted Orthodox icon Mother of God.
Size: 21cm x 17 cm x 3 cm
Materials: egg tempera, genuine gold leaf (23kt), solid lime wood panel reinforced with horizontal oak support bars, varnish.
The icon is painted using traditional technique - egg tempera on wood. For the background we use 23 karat genuine gold leaf.
The wood board is traditionally covered with a linen cloth and several layers of gesso (levkas). At the end the board is sanded to a smooth finish. After the painting process is completed, several layers of varnish are applied for long lasting protection.
Hand-painted Orthodox icon Mother of God.
Size: 21cm x 17 cm x 3 cm
Materials: egg tempera, genuine gold leaf (23kt), solid lime wood panel reinforced with horizontal oak support bars, varnish.
The icon is painted using traditional technique - egg tempera on wood. For the background we use 23 karat genuine gold leaf.
The wood board is traditionally covered with a linen cloth and several layers of gesso (levkas). At the end the board is sanded to a smooth finish. After the painting process is completed, several layers of varnish are applied for long lasting protection.